WorkSmart Career Pathway Assistance and Support

WorkSmart Career Pathway Support helps students who need support to participate fully in Career Clubs, internships, training, credentials, and other career readiness activities.

Funding comes from grants, donors, and community partners and is used to help remove barriers so students can prepare for college, training, and careers.

The goal of WorkSmart Career Pathway Support is to:

• Help students who need support access career readiness opportunities 
• Provide tools, resources, and experiences needed for career pathways 
• Support students who are actively working toward their future goals

Depending on student need and available funding, support may include:

• Career Kits or required tools 
• Certification or credential exam fees 
• Supplies or training materials 
• Professional clothing or safety gear 
• Technology needed for training or coursework 
• Transportation related to training or internships 
• Participation support for Career Clubs 
• Internship or work-based learning support (if funding allows) 
• College or training readiness resources 

Support may range from a single item to multiple resources.

Students may apply if they:

• Officially participate in WorkSmart Career Clubs
• Have a career goal, training plan, or credential pathway 
• Demonstrate financial need 
• Show commitment to their future goals 

Priority may be given to students pursuing high-demand career fields.

 Awards are based on:

• Available funding 
• Student need 
• Cost of requested items or support 
• Alignment with career goals 
• Participation in WorkSmart programming 

Not all requests can be funded.

Whenever possible, payments are made directly to vendors, training programs, or credential providers.

Career Pathway Support is only used for approved career readiness purposes.

Students should email the Career Pathway Support Committee by clicking the link at the bottom of this page to gain access to the Support Application and submit any required documentation.

Applications are reviewed by WorkSmart staff or the Career Pathway Support Committee. Students and families will be notified of the next steps.

Students may be asked to:

• Provide proof of participation or enrollment 
• Share a short reflection or update 
• Allow WorkSmart to track program outcomes 

This helps us continue funding opportunities for future students.

WorkSmart provides Career Pathway Support without discrimination and is committed to equitable access to career readiness opportunities..

Students currently participating in WorkSmart Career Clubs who are interested in requesting support should email our team to begin the process. Once we receive your message, we will follow up with the next steps.